Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro with Tensor G3 SoC, 120Hz OLED display, 50MP camera launched in India: price, specifications

Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro price in India, release date

• Google Pixel 8 India price starts at Rs 75,999 for the 128GB storage variant.
• Google Pixel 8 Pro is priced at Rs 1,06,999 for the 128GB storage model.
• Flipkart is offering up to Rs 9,000 bank discount and up to Rs 4,000 additional off on exchange, bringing the effective price of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro to Rs 64,999 and Rs 93,999, respectively.
• The new Google products are already up for pre-orders in India via Flipkart. Deliveries are expected to start from October 14th.

Google Pixel 8 series design, colour options

Overall, the Pixel 8 series looks much like the previous generation. But this time, Google has tucked the cameras together. The Pixel 8 series is also made of 100 per cent recycled aluminum. The new Pixel phones are also made with at least 18 per cent recycled materials.

On the Pixel 8 Pro, you get a Gorilla Glass Victus 2 matte back with a polished aluminium frame, while the Pixel 8 has a Gorilla Glass Victus back with a matte aluminium frame. You can get the Pixel 8 Pro in three colour options: Obsidian and Bay colours. The Pixel 8 comes in three colour options: Obsidian, Hazel and Rose.

Google Pixel 8 Pro specifications, features

• Display: The Pixel 8 Pro features a 6.7-inch OLED display (1344 x 2992 resolution) with a 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Glass Victus 2 protection, and 2,400 nits peak brightness. It's also an Always-on display with a punch-hole front camera.
• Processor: The smartphone is powered by the Tensor G3 chipset paired with Titan M2 security microprocessor.
• RAM and storage: The phone packs 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM paired with 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. In the US, it comes with 1TB of storage as well.
• Cameras: The Pixel 8 Pro has a 50MP wide angle lens, a 48MP ultra-wide angle lens, and a 48MP telephoto lens with Super Res Zoom up to 30x zoom. For selfies, there's a 10.5MP front camera on the Pixel 8 Pro. It comes with a ton of camera features such as Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion auto-focus, Dual exposure controls and Live HDR+.
• Battery, charging: With the Pixel 8 Pro, you get a 5,050mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. The phone can charge up to 50 in about 30 minutes. It is also Qi-certified and supports fast wireless charging along with battery share so you can charge other devices.
• Software: The Pixel 8 Pro runs Android 14 out-of-the-box. It will also receive 7 years of OS, security and Feature Drop updates.
• Other features: It comes with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, an under-display fingerprint sensor, a USB Type-C port, Wi-Fi 7, and an ultra-wideband chip for accurate ranging and spatial orientation.
• The Pixel 8 Pro comes with a dedicated temperature sensor at the back to measure your body's temperature.

Google Pixel 8 specifications, features

• Display: The Pixel 8 has a smaller 6.2-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, and 2,000 nits peak brightness. This one too has an Always-on display.
• Processor: The Pixel 8 is also powered by the same Tensor G3 chipset with a Titan M2 security microprocessor.
• RAM and storage: The smartphone comes with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and two storage options of 128GB and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
• Cameras: On the Pixel 8 you get a 50MP wide camera with Super Res Zoom up to 8x, EIS and OIS, and a 12 MP ultra-wide camera. The same 10.5MP selfie camera is available on the Pixel 8 as well. Camera features include Ultra HDR, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Face Unblur, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Dual exposure controls and Live HDR+.
• Battery, charging: It houses a 4,575mAh battery with the same charging capabilities as the Pixel 8 Pro.
• Software: The Pixel 8 also comes with Android 14, with the promise of 7 years of OS, security and Feature Drop updates.
• Other features: The device features an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, an under-display fingerprint sensor, a USB Type-C port, and Wi-Fi 7.